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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-F83B10

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1351
Date to: Exactly AD 1352

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.76 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 22.85 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st July 2010 - Thursday 30th September 2010

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty C (N 1148)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, annulet stops
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX ANGL Z FRANC
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in inner angles
Reverse inscription: POS/VI DEV/ ADIVT/OREM/ CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON
Initial mark: Cross 1
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine